Experience your future at Junior Veterinary Academy

Earn up to 40 veterinary hours exploring the worlds of conservation, veterinary medicine, and zoology.

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Forget boring summer camps!

Our Junior Veterinary Academy programs offer endless possibilities to explore the world of veterinary medicine. Students can look forward to practicing lab rotations and presenting their own Keeper Talk at the Texas Zoo, or becoming animal anatomy and conservation experts at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

2025 Sample Itinerary

What's Included?

  • All curriculum and instruction
  • Program activities
  • Site visits and events
  • Overnight housing
  • Program materials
  • At least two meals a day
  • Local transportation during program
  • Certificate of Completion
  • The Cost of Two College Credits

Explore these programs and more...

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Veterinary Academy: Middle School

Washington DC
7 days | 25 veterinary hours

Students will learn from teaching veterinarians about animal anatomy, canine first aid, and the ins-and-outs of veterinary school. They’ll also spend two half-days exploring the Smithsonian National Zoo to learn more about animal enrichment and enclosure design.

2025 Dates & Tuition
Residential Program
June 29-July 5
July 6-12

$3,799
Day Program
June 30-July 5
July 7-12

$3,399
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Zoo Medicine & Management in Texas

Victoria, TX
7 days | 40 veterinary hours

Now’s your chance to go behind-the-scenes at a working zoo and get hands-on experience working with a variety of animals, from the American Alligator to the Two-toed Sloth. Learn from teaching veterinarians and seasoned zoo professionals as you experience firsthand daily moments in a working veterinarian’s life.

2025 Dates & Tuition
Residential Program
June 29-July 5
July 6-12

$3,799
Day Program
June 30-July 5
July 7-12

$3,399
All programs have very limited availability. Financing options are available.
WorldStrides middle school Veterinary Academy
WorldStrides middle school Veterinary Academy
WorldStrides middle school Veterinary Academy
WorldStrides middle school Veterinary Academy
WorldStrides middle school Veterinary Academy
WorldStrides middle school Veterinary Academy
Loop Abroad, recognized by GoAbroad as the top rated study abroad provider of 2024

About Loop Abroad, our partner in Veterinary Medicine

Loop Abroad is the leading pre-veterinary travel program in the nation, with thousands of alumni at university and vet school campuses across the U.S. Their programs help students experience diverse veterinary careers firsthand. With an international team of expert wildlife and zoo veterinarians, Loop Abroad helps empower students to pursue the animal science careers of their dreams.

Loop Abroad was recognized by GoAbroad as the top rated study abroad provider of 2024.

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